M45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
Components
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber lower end bolt with a power tool.
4. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.
5. Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts with a power tool, and then remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
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Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if there are.
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Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if there are.
INSTALLATION
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Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to "Components".
CAUTION: Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
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Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel
alignment.
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Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment.
Disassembly and Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly